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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

The purchase of the Abilene Gazette by
the syndicate of Democrats headed by
Geo. w. Click and the making Of that
paper the party organ of the state is a
terrific slap in the face of Brother Tom
linson. of Topeka. and although it was
brought about mainly. no doubt, by the
persistent opposition of the Topeka Dem
ocrat to the line of policy pursued by the
administration wing of the party in this
state. it is nevertheless true the Topeka
paper has many friends and supporters in
its party in Kansas, and this new move,
instead of harmonizing the factions in
the party that have grown up on this adj
ministration question, it will have the
effect to intensity the feeling and widen
the breach. However, the only effect it
will have upon the Republicans will be
to afford them harmless amusement.
There is no danger to them one way or
the other
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

An experienced observer" says the
unprecedented drouth experienced in
certain sections of the country this year
will result in the total determination of
the chinch bugs. The same result fol-
lowed the drouth of 1858, and for six
years thereafter there were no bugs in
the dry sectious. This will be welcome
news to the farmer.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

The dispatches announce heavy snow
storms north and south of Kansas, the
heaviest in Texas for years, while through
this section the finest, pleasantest, SUM-
NEST weather imaginable is still with us.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

The Topeka pension agency is the
third in the amount of disbursements.
For the year ending June 30 it paid out
$3.50, 951.7 70 at an expense of 81. 26 per
$1,000, which is the least of the eighteen
ononciac
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

The Abiline Gazette says a Kansas
man has invented a patent cork eX-
tractor, and asks to what purpose that
article will be devoted? We give it up.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

Mr.. Edward Atkinson's scheme of
annexation, as far as Nova Scotia is
concerned, came near being blown into
smithereens, together with considerable
portion of the island by the premature
explosion of gun cotton in the fort at
Halifax day or two ago. 1t is alleged
to have been done by disgruntled
yankee fisherman.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

Congressman Laird, of Nebraska, has
introduced bill to establish expert
mental stations to develop silk and sugar
industry in that state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

4 grand coyote hunt Will take place in
Clicaskia township on next saturday.
About 800 men are expected 10 parflcl-
pate. in the chase. and a day OF exciting
pleasure is expected The chase viii t,s
governed by old fox hunting rules. that
used To prevail IN the states i number
Of gray hounds and other dogs have lseII
procured. and if s wolf is left IN Chi
caskia township after the hunt Is over. b..
will he in luck The people Of Chicaskla
are looking forward To- SATURDAY with
many pleasant authorizations. Harper
Seatipal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
The Great Rephormer.

Kinsley Mercury.
We observe that the report of the Pro-
hibition National committee includes an
item of $1,000 paid out for Gov. ST.
Johns campaign expenses. The gen.
eral impression has been such expenses
were borne by the Democratic National
Committee, in addition to a stipulated
price per speech which was paid to the
great reformer by said organization,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
You See it Depends

Atchison Champion.
Mr. Blaine is being severely criticised
by the Democratic press for suggesting
that portion of the surplus be appro-
priated to the improvement of our coast
defenses. and vet Mr.. Samuel j. Tilden
made similar recommendation which
was lauded to the skies by the same
journals.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

In commenting upon the proposition
of Senator Raines to dispose of the sur
plus by paying to the government pen
sioners the present value of their PEN
sions, computed on the average expect
ancy of their lives, the Lawrence Jour-
nal says: 1.-THE plan would afford only
temporary relief. 1t would flood the
country with a surplus of money for a
season, to be followed by the stoppage
of quarterly disbursements of many mil
lions i'll the payment of pensions. In a
large proportion of cases it would be
detriment to the pensioner. The money
would be unwisely expended, and the re-
suit would be hopeless want to many of
them. To the country at large, it would
be a flood, followed by a drouth; an
emptying of the reservoir, and closing oil
the hydrants" If the demands of the
people in the matter of reducing the sur
plus by lowering or removing the rev.
enue taxes are complied with there will
not. or should not, be any great surplus
after meeting fair and reasonable de-
mands on current pension account. a jul
dicious expenditure for public improve
ments and for the national defenses.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-17

Louisville held her municipal election
a few days ago and the result was a
black eye to the administration and a
blow under the belt of Mr.. Henri Wat
terson. the great southern free trade
statesman. The campaign was the most
exciting of any that has occurred in that
city for years. ExMayor Jacob, run
ming as an Independent Democrat was
elected over Avery, Repu blican, and
Hoke, the pronounced administration
candidate and pot walloper" Of Mr..
Watterson's Courier-Journal. Jacob re-
ceived 5.23J more votes than Avery and
1.1S3 more than the administration and
Watterson man, clear majority over
both of $500. 1t is said that since the
election Brother Watterson has become
an intense attendant upon Brother
Moody's evangelical ministrations. while
Farmer Hoke finds hitherto unknown
delights in tending the stock on hi:
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Dogs as Sheep DestrOYers.

The Port Tobacco Times revives the sub.
lect, which has been frequently discussed in
the Sun. and also in the county newspa-
papers in recent years, OF the wholesale
destruction OF sheep by dogs. In view OF
the necessity OF more varied products in
Southern Maryland, owing to the low
prices OF tobacco, wheat and corn, tho
raising OF sheep has been suggested as one
OF the possible means OF making up the de-
felt in the farmer S revenues. Tobacco"
says the Times, lis no longer grown at a
profit here, and wheat in most cases does
not repay the cost OF production. But
sheep culture would pay if farmers were
protected by iudicious laws from the raw
ages OF the dogs. The present laws are in
efficient and OF little avail to the injured
party. In Pennsylvania and othOr States
they have laws providing such police regu-
lations as go To the root of the evil, and
by a well.regulated tax restrain the whole
sale and indscriminate breeding Of worth.
less ours, while at the same time, with the
proceeds of the taxes, providing an indem-
nifty fund to the grower OF sheep" Efforts
to secure similar legislation in Maryland
have been defeated by the opposition OF
those owning dogs who have no interest in
sheep-raisng, but it ought to be practca,
BILE to devise some measure which wonld n;
least afford the farmer some guaranty
that his investment In sheep shall not be-
at the mercy Of all the stray curs in his
neish Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Quaker Testimony.

Mrs. A. NJ. Dauphin, Philadelphia, has
done great deal to make known to aides
there the great value of Mrs. Pinkham's
Vegeta BILE Compound, as a cure for their
troubles and diseases. She writes as fol.
lows: "a young lady OF this city while
bathing some years ago was thrown violen-
~ against the life line and the injuries re-
celVed resulted in an ovarian tumor which
grew and enlarged until death seemed GER
tain; Her physician finally advised her to
Try Mrs. Plnkham compound. She did
SO and in a short time the tumor was dis
solved and she is now in perfect health. l
also know OF many cases where the med.
ic.ne has been OF great value in preventing
miscarriage and alternating the pains and
dangers OF childbirth. Philadelphia ladies
appreciate the worth OF this medicine and
its great value"
Sent by mail in Pill and Lozenge form on
receipt OF price, 81. Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass. Also in liquid form, all at Druggists.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Hotels in Japan.

In Japanese hotel the kitchen is always
the principal room in the house, and near
the entrance. The first thing that strikes
us is the row OF large blue platters arranged
around the wall in a shelf rack near the
ceiling have come to regard these plat
tiers as a test OF the prosperity ofthe house.
II they are many and large-three feet
across-the hotel is fourishing; il few and
small, the reverse. So the first thought is;
How are the platters?" We are shown
our rooms-up stairs always, II possible
and, leaving our shoes behind, walk upon
the soft mats in our stocking feet. Imme-
diately a servant brings tea and tray Of
tiny cups without saucers; then tobacco
%and small fire OK, FOR smoking purposes.
Now all the visitors in the house and all
the neighbors who can crowd in have ar
rived and are in our rooms, and are exam
lining US. We think we would like to wash
our hands and faces and then have sonse-
thing to eat, so we clap our hands thres
times, and servant screams "hi," and
soon appears. bowling. and asks what we
want. We call for water which is brought
In a large bucket with a wooden handle and
fat copper basin, which are placed on the
front veranda. There we perform our alb
buttons in full view OF the crowd in the
streets below. Little tables, about as large
as a napkin, are placed before each on the
floor. We order rice which is brought in a
small tub with bright brass hoops. We
ask for eggs, and they bring thirty for four
persons. We use our knives and forks,
and the visitors look at us and then at
each other and smile neutrality-suspicious.
matt Enquirer.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Kind TO the Poor Fish.

There were four ladies once went fishing.
They selected a very rainy day, and they
had all their waterproof cloaks and head
and feet covering. They were all by them.
selves when they took a boat and went to
fish. 1t was in Maine. With true feminine
esrnestness they started off without any
thing to put the fish in. They had an
elegant time until they caught pickerel.
When they caught the pickerel they didn't
know what to do with it. 1t was alive ana
Topping. They had it in the bottom OF the
boat. They wondered why it didn't lie
quiet. At last happy and benign though
struck one OF them.
Poor thing! it's getting all wet lying in
the rain"
And she whipped off her waterproof and
wrapped it upin it. Each OF the four caught
q pickerel, and each oil the four wrapped 1t
up in her waterproof, and the rain wet
them through to the skin. but they kept
Their fish dry all the sams.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Poisoned Paner.

Within the past few months there has
been much stir over the question of ar.
senic in wallpapers. Prof Lyons OF
Harvard University started it, believing
himself and family to have been badly
poisoned with it and feeling under OBJ
legation to make his experience avail
able for the public good
The other side has been presented by
manufacturers and dealers, and by the
various interests involved. Testimony
has been pitted against testimony. and
expert against expert, until now the
public hardly know what to believe.
Perhaps an opinion based upon an I'M
biased sitting of evidence may be
helpful.
l. We believe that arsenic is extern
sively used in the manufacture of WALL
paper, but usually in such minute GUAM
titles that the use of the paper is not
dangerous. The question is not wheth-
er the chemist can detect any ARISEN c in
the paper tested by him or not, but if
he hnds it there in a dangerous guam
tity.
Most poisons are safe within certain
limits. Our systems have q wonderful
eliminating power. Many of the best
medicines are virulent poisons, not only
arsenic itself. but preparations of OPT
um, corrosive sublimate. deadly night
shade, stryhcnine and other drugs. Car
Donlc acid gas. VIII CHI is fatal poison
In large quantities, is a constituent
part of the atmosphere
we believe, then, that the arsenic in
all the paper of any ordinary dwelling
would not harm one if concentrated
into a single dose.
z. But We equally believe that some
papers, particularly those with a rough
or velvety surface. contain arsenic in
quantities which make them dangerous.
especially SO when exposed 10 long
continued dampness.
We know OF one person who. while
engaged in hanging such paper. al
though he took every precaution in
the way of abundant ventilat ON. was
SO badly poisoned that he was made
III, and was hardly able 10 reach home
nnass!sted. The doctor at once pro.
nounced u case of arsenical poison
ing.
The occupants of such house. il
their constitutions are rather tolerant
OF arsenic-there is much difference
In the susceptibility to its influence
and II the house naturally and artifici.
ally is dry one, and is kept well venti-
Lated, might escape harm. But we
should not like TO insure the concur
renee of these conditions.
Here we would caution our weather.
readers to be ooubly careful of the ven.
Iiiation of their houses in protracted
lamp weather. and to make sure that
Every room is thoroughly ventilated ON
'eturning from their Summer vacation. /
But. above all. make sure that the
wallpaper does not contain arsenic in
dangerous quantity. II it does, tear
- peper down Instantly = compsaien.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
impaired By training. In after year, oe
. .oonpI pafrra

impaired By training In after years De-
came a second nature.
How many beliefs. superstitions. and
characteristics Of mankind originated
in the same way? 1t is not an unirc.
quent sight to- see little pointer and
setter puppies tumbling about barn
yard pointing at pigeons. fowls or cats.
This, however. is pc nting By sight
q very different thing from pointing by
scent. Sometimes well-bred dogs show
no disposition to point until they are
one year old or more. The setter
makes an excellent house dog, and his
sffectionate disposition and gentle ma
ture. added TO his remarkable inteili-
geuce. render him general fsSorite. -
Nei0 York World
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Where Catfish Grow Very Large.

The gang waiting at the Union Depot FOR
the arrival OF the Kalama train yesterday
whiled away the time, the train being late,
IN taking about fish and fishing. First
they talked about 10 different kinds OF
hsh and which ki1d each liked best. The
columbia River smeIt received unani
nous vote as the best hsh In the whole
world. Then Chinook salmon was dis.
cussed and acknowledged 20 be fine, but
voted by some to be too rich. Halibut
ana goldfish, Founders, sole, perch, rock
COD, and IN short all the fish now in market
passed under review and were pronounced
upon. At last u tall, Pike county Nilsson.
ran spoke up in favor OF the catfish. In.
stantiy several Others joined in the praise
OF the cat" and began to talk OF fishing
Tor cats, and OF the different varieties oi
cats the channel cat, the mud cat. blue
cat, Hannel-mOuth cat, yellow cat. spotted
cat. Then they discussed the subject OF
hshlng Tor cats especially the srea { plea sure
of juggling for cats, and finally got to
telling oil the big cats they had caught. The
coachman with big leather apron told oil
catching cat at the mouth OF tho YaZoo
which was SO long that when u rail was run
through its gilIs and laid on the shoulders
OF two six-ioot negroes the tail dragged on
the ground. Why" continued the enthu-
siastc fisherman, "the head oi that catfish
was as big as washtub." Just then the
train was seen and all dew to their stations,
and this last Is the biggest fish heard from,
80 Ar.-Portland Oregonian.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

don't let golden opportunities pass unim
proved; there are times in the lives OF men
when more money can be made rapidly
and easily han otherwise can be earned
by years OF labor. Write to Hallet g.
Co., Portland, Maine, who will send you,
free, full particulars about work that you
can do and live at home, wherever Won
are located, at profit OF at least from S.
to $50 daily. Some have made over $50
in q single day. All is new. You are started
free. Capital not required. Either sex; all
"A res
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

In another column OF this issue will be
found an entirely new and novel specimen
Of attractive advertising. 1t is one OF the
neatest ever placed in our paper and We
think our readers will be well repaid for ex.
aiming the SUPPOSED display letters 10
the advertisement Of Prickiy Ash Bitter,
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Said Aaron To Moses

'1VN IIOoUTs
Aaron must have been a sufferer from
catarrh. TIE desparstion which catarrah
produces is often sufficient to make people
say and do many rash things and many
continue suffering just rs ii no such cure
Ak DR.. Sages Catarrh Remedy existed. /.
cures every case from the simplest to the
most complicated, and all the consequences
Of catarrh. 4 person once euro by DR..
Sages Catarrh Remedy will not be apt to
take cold again. rs it leaves the mucus
membranes healthy and strong. BY drug.
gists.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
Willing TO Take the Risk Now.

First gentleman (entering the apartment
OF second gentleman)-About a year age
you challenged me to fight a duel2
Second gentleman (sternly)-l did sir.
First G.-And | told you that had just
been MARI ed, and did not care to risk
my life at any such hazard.
Second G.-(hautily)-I remember, sir.
First G.. tbitterly)-Well my feelings
have undergone a change; any time you
want to fight let me know. Bon jour-
Paris Figaro.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Jay Gould can afford the luxury OF
strike-the strikers themselves can stand
the want OF employ nent ten porarIly-ths
business world can recuperate from TIE
losses Incident TO suspension OF trade. bat
no one who suffers with cough, cold. or
disease o! throat and Lungs can anuri TO
be without Cousars' Honey OF Tar. II i,
Il necessity to them.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
OF Don.t Know What All. Me-.

says many sufferer. II have the blues
irightiully; / am troubled with headache
and dizziness; l have lost my appetite;
there is bad taste in my mouth constant
~. What is the matter with mef" We
viii tell you you are bilious" Get bot
tie Of DR.. P erces "Golden Medical Dis
tovery," use it iaithfully, and you will soon
be new man again. All druggists have
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
How to Gain FIes and Strength.

Use alter each meal SCOiI's Emu1siOn
with Hypophosphites. 1t is rs palitab bic
"a milk. and easily digested The rapidit Y
with which delicate people improve with
it's use is wonderful. Use it and try yoI r
weight As remedy for CONSUMPTION
Throat affections and Bronchitis, it is un.
equaled. Please read 81 used SCOTS
Emulsion in q child eight months old with
good results. He gained four pounds in a
very short time. Prim NJ. D.
Alabama.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Commissioner Of Deeds for all the
States, Mr.. o. E. Resrdon, Baltimore,
Nd, writes that he suffered for a long
time with rheumatism which Yielded to
no treatment until he applied St. Ja-
cobs Oh.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Ex-Congressman Weaver, Post Office
Department, Washington, d. c., con-
siders Red Star Cough Cure a remark
able remedial agent. 1t contains no
dangerous narcotics and costs but
twenty-five cents.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

A land slide In the mountains above
Chico, CAL, the other day laid bare
broad streaks Of white quartz, which
carries. apparently, vsry large per
sentase Of gold. -
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver
Pills? They are u positive cure for sick
headache, and all the ills produced by dis.
ordered Liver. Only one pill dose.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Chesley, Canada, has q clergyman
who from his pulpit recently character
lied recently organized chess club Of
that village as a shell club"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

When Baby wa sick. We esvo her Css;or,a
When she was Child. sho crlsd for Casto-,A
When she became Miss, she clans to CastoEia,
Whom she hsd Children, $40 gave them Css:oI!A
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
The stave should be fired.

An EXTENDED PoPULARIrY. BRowS's
BRONCHIAL TRCCHEEs havo been before the
public many years, For relieving Coughs,
and Throat Troubles they are superior Ia
oil other articles. Sold only in boxes.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Ella Wheeler Wilcox says that she love-
the hustle in large city. Most womes
want il wherever they are, in city or in
country
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16
A LADY,. Unsortunate ErperIenos.

Was that OF one OF our acquaintance who
suffered from scrofula, a yellow complexion,
and distress OF the stomach. for yea 70
before using DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic.
which finally cured her.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Up IN Montana and Dakota they make
no objection to the railroad companies
putting stoves in the cars.-Chicago News.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Use the surest remedy for catarrh-Dr.
Sage's.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Smells are now SO small It is well to
serve a magniiyins glass on the same dish.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Sarah Bernhardt says that che adores
Zola. Sarah 1t must be remembered, does
not travel on her morals.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

There il just about as much in mind
reading as IA palmisty. But, then, $50
ciety" must be amused.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Where Is the dealwiie?" asks q prom.
inent lecturer. In the cellar splitting kind.
ling, most likely.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Intimate friends OF NJ. de Lesseps assert
that the venerable engineer has spoken OF
the death OF Capt. Eads in spirit OF en-
tire resignation.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

I'm selecting his reading matter the
Chicagoan always prefers photography"
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

A woman will call her new bonnet a
duck but never thinks 1t can bear the
least wetting.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

1iEurope were sold at auction now the
assets would consist chiefly OF secondhand
guns.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1887-04-16

Rronchitis'is cured bylirequent small doses
OF Pisces Cure for Consumption.